We Were Friends - Short Film (2017)
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7 жыл бұрынA story about two people.
After 2 years, it’s done. This has been a project I’ve been working on since before I decided to come to Glasgow. It went under many transformations as the months went by, but I’m happy I stuck with it. Thank you so much for checking this out, and thank you so much to everyone who helped out for their patience and trust. It's not perfect, but it's WAY better than anything I could've ever done by myself.
Written & Directed by
Ben Chinapen
Starring
Alex Tersigni - / alexandertersigni
Khadija Raza - / itskhadijaraza
Cinematographer:
Naseem Loloie - / loloieproductions
Produced by:
Sonja Schweiger - sonjatica.com
Music performed by Sleeping At Last
“Her Joy Was Complete”
Written by Ryan O’Neal
Courtesy of MusicSales Creative & Music Alternatives
Special Thanks to CJ the X
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@mcquesadilla2870 5 жыл бұрын
Top 10 anime betrayals
@FelUnity 3 жыл бұрын
Why no one commenting
@FelUnity 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@kg3217 2 жыл бұрын
Tower of god: : )
@asukaeri 2 жыл бұрын
LMFAO
@jlu965 2 жыл бұрын
I loved how in the beginning we hear the door creak, but the door in the frame still closed then it pans over to the other door. It gently and warmly creaks open and she smiles and says "I'm over here". Contrasted with the ending where she slams the door shut and we're just left with the guy in the frame. Also, not sure if this was intentional or not, but him knocking on the wrong door in the beginning might've tipped us early that he wasn't on the same page with her regarding their relationship. So evocative, beautiful, and relatable.
@sleepofgiants410 7 жыл бұрын
Those colors tasted so good.
@natashaarmstrong5631 6 жыл бұрын
SERIOUSLY?! THATS IT?! THIS COULD HAVE GONE ON WAY MORE! I WANT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!?!!
@Tuqa44 5 жыл бұрын
Same here
@rimano3922 5 жыл бұрын
Same 💔
@davincipickle3914 5 жыл бұрын
Its written above ... "we were friends" 💔💔
@mjsaballe116 5 жыл бұрын
Me tooo
@jbrownnn 5 жыл бұрын
Natasha Armstrong sameee
@autisticmoose_yt9996 5 жыл бұрын
3:02 my whole entire life
@ellielikesthings 5 жыл бұрын
Fuck, how can 3 and half minutes make me feel something. I've been through this and you did a great job making it into art.
@azizaumnizar9110 4 жыл бұрын
I saw ####
@money8264 6 жыл бұрын
Maybe he ate garlic
@oindrila_treezaghosh7177 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 epic
@malasharma1407 5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahhahahabaa
@malasharma1407 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@malasharma1407 5 жыл бұрын
@ali what is lamao
@lydiarezazadegan8656 5 жыл бұрын
LOL @@malasharma1407
@socializedwell 7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait until We Were Friends 2. ;)
@autumnthornton5473 5 жыл бұрын
i’ve been heartbroken before, the guy i liked was dating my best friend , i used to dream of us being together but i knew it would never happen. this short film is honestly rlly beautiful. it gets my butterflies. i just want that kind of love. i want some one to think of me as more then just friends, cuz i’ve never had that happen to me before. dear adrian, (who was my crush) you will always be my first ever love but u won’t be my last.
@Cineraria99 5 жыл бұрын
Hey if its you on the right side in your KZfaq profile picture...you are very beautiful 🤗🙌
@Harp_7 4 жыл бұрын
@@Cineraria99 he looks like the kid off of stranger things
@Harp_7 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have the gay?
@Cineraria99 4 жыл бұрын
@@Harp_7 no gay.....i thought it was a girl
@Harp_7 4 жыл бұрын
@@Cineraria99 idek dude, our generation is fucked
@drwg456 7 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever said this about a film before but the editing makes so much sense in this movie. From the sick match cut to all the different perspectives before and after the kiss (kind of reminded me of the Expectation vs Reality scene from 500 days of Summer), it all works really well. But there's no one credited as an editor. WTF Ben!?
@autumnthornton5473 5 жыл бұрын
Cudgel Thy Brain wait this is a movie or?
@tayzonhannah 6 жыл бұрын
how a friendship dies 101
@hanni4467 5 жыл бұрын
This isn't exactly the way how my friendship with my best friend dies but it's the same reason : love ...
@liyahj1586 5 жыл бұрын
hanni yeah I definitely not gonna ruin my friendship with my crush just because of my feelings
@paigesumner9365 5 жыл бұрын
hanni that’s how mine is gonna end.
@hanni4467 5 жыл бұрын
@@liyahj1586 I think you should try to tell him about your feelings ... maybe he's going to understand it... no matter how it ends you should try.... after I told him I felt so much better 😀and after about 3 months I fell in love with someone else and I told him so we are friends again 😀
@liyahj1586 5 жыл бұрын
hanni no I don’t think I should, things already aren’t really going great anymore..it’s like he’s being distant
@lucyshingler3890 7 жыл бұрын
you just made me cry from a single shot in a three-minute film. that was magical.
@phoenixstar2525 5 жыл бұрын
If this girl is going to leave a friend just like that then they weren't real friends😂
@kynnedyrobinson892 4 жыл бұрын
I want to kinda disagree with you and agree with u to you and just kissed you I don't know if you would do the same but there wasn't more to it so you don't know if that's the acual reason they weren't friends but I also agree with you cause if I got kissed from my best friend I would probably tell him I wasn't thinking anything farther than friend's or I was just wasn't ready yet
@deepalichandrawal5493 4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@FelUnity 3 жыл бұрын
@@kynnedyrobinson892 what?
@sophiesullivan4888 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome film. It really shows them being genuine friends, being goofy and having funs like the kids we all are at heart. Then that kiss. It takes what they had, and kills it. Brilliant writing. It says exactly enough for you to know everything.
@VictoryAviation Жыл бұрын
Does it kill it though?
@Hussiens 7 жыл бұрын
I think I just rewatched that transition like five times at 1:06 because it's just so good. And also I really like how you handled the ending.
@malasharma1407 5 жыл бұрын
Me tooo
@vitotito12 7 жыл бұрын
Well that hurt to watch.In a good way.
@annjustin1866 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Poignant ending. So much left hanging in the balance..... Will she? Won't she? The attempted crossing of the bridge from friendship to something more.....
@inj6ct90 5 жыл бұрын
Ann Justin hotel? Trivago
@timmmm4195 7 жыл бұрын
The transition at 1:06 is actually hallucinogenic but those actors were WEAK at skimming stones. I mean they didn't even get one bounce in there
@Deej12 7 жыл бұрын
Phat Dipole I am weak forgive me :(
@kyletheguyle5857 7 жыл бұрын
Phat Dipole wow, I hadn't even noticed how smooth that cut was until watching it a second time
@jblue1622 7 жыл бұрын
Kyle The Guyle I needed 4 times to really take it in
@bridgetcawley4951 6 жыл бұрын
Tim Ovenden u do not need to be mean!
@jerrellweekstv9542 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@ccayco 7 жыл бұрын
This is where it would have pulled on my heartstrings.... IF I HAD SOME. Well made, Mr. Canada. keep up the good work.
@nicholasviespoli1885 7 жыл бұрын
You said a lot with very few words. Thanks for sharing :)
@tamlinhector1464 6 жыл бұрын
Nooo please continue this 😢 I need to see more
@ruwe3882 3 жыл бұрын
This has to be my comfort vid. I come back every month and watch it at least once 😭😭
@heyitsnay5646 7 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful and moving and also a bit confusing, and I love that and I love the whole thing just in general. Amazing work
@lenfan1786 7 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful, haunting, and real. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@laynegenrich4549 7 жыл бұрын
This is really great. The world needs more content like this. Thank you Ben
@benbenson8083 7 жыл бұрын
Sad,deep, relatable.....amazing
@musiqaafactree 6 жыл бұрын
Blown away by the music!!!! Truly Amazing !!!!!! No words ......
@anndempster3812 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent, Ben. Really well done in so many ways - and the acting really was effective. It brought back lots of memories of that area too! Congratulations.. Auntie Ann & Uncle Billy
@MyRecencyBias2 7 жыл бұрын
Loved it's simplicity and human truth. The end resonated with me and I love what you do man. You have inspired me to let loose my movie passion. Keep up your work.
@JJJ-uo2xb 3 жыл бұрын
I still come back to this sometimes. Amazing work, Mr. FromCanada.
@jevonmahoney 5 жыл бұрын
love it! editing acting like another character in the narrative, great work
@mill__er 7 жыл бұрын
loveee the music!
@mariya07 4 жыл бұрын
Omgggg!! The sceneries are too good ♥♥🌸🌸🌸
@trewhite7903 7 жыл бұрын
Love how the sun tells the story. Good visual work.
@ajayrull6742 3 жыл бұрын
I came across this video for the first time just over 2 years ago. It always makes me think what could’ve happened after the ending.
@parkermillican 7 жыл бұрын
Great job! That was awesome
@darkmagic3338 7 жыл бұрын
Just want to tell you i love your content
@slimace8213 3 жыл бұрын
I fall in love with this film every time I watch it. I can relate
@jaksfl 7 жыл бұрын
Really touching short film. I'm not an English or media student but it was impacting and left so many unanswered questions!
@felixgrayrussell 7 жыл бұрын
oh this is gorgeous i'm done with u
@lanisaduncan2397 4 жыл бұрын
Plz create more of these !!!!🖤🖤🖤🖤
@samkelm7148 6 жыл бұрын
It was breathtaking and just so beautiful
@Rose-jj5qp 5 жыл бұрын
I loved it til the end and now I don't know what to feel
@T3alAl3in 6 жыл бұрын
The places are beautiful
@taesthetic_6124 5 жыл бұрын
U HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!??? THAT'S IT!!??? I WANT MORE PERIOTTTTTT
@joanfinholt7274 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I felt his confusion, surprise, and ultimately, pain.
@jededgar9754 7 жыл бұрын
damn it ben you gave me the feels
@puggeele 2 жыл бұрын
That was unexpectedly good. WOW
@rpm381 2 жыл бұрын
Like everything else of yours I’ve seen Ben…this is really good
@dallasspears7 7 жыл бұрын
Brutal. Good job man.
@autumnthornton5473 5 жыл бұрын
but i’m literally obsessed with this so much, the guy in this is so cute i would definitely kiss him back!
@MarcelOchemba 2 жыл бұрын
Yassss .
@MarcelOchemba 2 жыл бұрын
The kiss is my fav part of the movie . So good
@babyyoda9949 5 жыл бұрын
when he did that cartwheel i was like. Periodt
@pickleblast2760 6 жыл бұрын
This was amazing please continue to make more
@tannermoore9871 7 жыл бұрын
The first 2:11 minutes could fit perfectly into a section of Up where Carl and Elie are teenagers.
@BaileyxFilmz16 5 жыл бұрын
Dude this was amazing!
@joshuasimons869 7 жыл бұрын
love the music, spotify for concentration
@MrGouldzie 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, loved it!
@maxbrouwer95 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben From Canada, I really liked your film. It felt genuine. Keep it up! Max From The Netherlands
@Rnankn 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, that’s pretty much how it goes. Sometimes art following life is vicious to behold.
@franisaunicorn 7 жыл бұрын
this is so good ❤️
@rotovoto 4 жыл бұрын
Damnnnn, also BEAUTIFUL CINEMATOGRAPHY
@dorrienvenables3057 2 жыл бұрын
That is pretty intense!
@whiterose5858 5 жыл бұрын
You will always be my friend... And maybe forever... No matter what my happens Edward... You're the most caring heart on this planet... I'm happy we are friends...
@marymayer7380 5 жыл бұрын
Omg it's so SAD I watched this 2 TIMES and i still cried #TheFriendZone
@loganwilson104 7 жыл бұрын
great short film Ben
@ladymidnight80 4 жыл бұрын
I like the colour s and light in this
@jacksonmarshall9541 7 жыл бұрын
your going going places man👌.
@CrashMaverick 7 жыл бұрын
This is great!
@Harry-zj3dr 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!
@Joyce-bd6ku 4 жыл бұрын
..this is why i’m scared to tell my crush i like him.. I feel like.. if i tell him.. Our friendship will.. break..
@baishaliikaur9153 4 жыл бұрын
DO NOT DO IT I HAD THIS BEST FRIEND HE WAS A GUY AND WE BOTH DEVELOPED FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER BUT NO ONE WANTED US TO BE TOGETHER SO WE WERE SECRET AND IT GOT OUT TO THE PUBLIC AND HE GOT MAD THAT ONE OF MY FRIENDS SNITCHED AND NOW WERE NOT FRIENDS SO I LOST MY BEST FRIEND MY LOVE MY EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE BUT YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU WANT IM JUST HERE TO WARN YOU HOPE THIS HELPS
@Joyce-bd6ku 4 жыл бұрын
Baishali Kaur - oh well one of my friends told him and well, we aren’t together but.. we’re friends still..
@baishaliikaur9153 4 жыл бұрын
@@Joyce-bd6ku thsts good i just wish mine wouldve actually cared about me he invites me to his house and everything and he just wants me everywhere with him but still want to keep our realationship a secret so im like wtf then he takes me after class and we skip school and nothings working out
@Speed001 3 жыл бұрын
So, how're things now?
@knowledgekhazana8165 6 жыл бұрын
classic art
@micky4072 7 жыл бұрын
Great editing and shots - Best movie ever
@Molz333 5 жыл бұрын
this was fricking brutal
@stephaniee9169 3 жыл бұрын
damn the sad part is that this can happen, even when u don’t expect it
@imsuna5287 3 жыл бұрын
I could relate in this video
@Mekilo1994 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 it got my feels going good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@sevenobinna3883 2 жыл бұрын
It's even more emotional when you slow down playback speed to 0.75. you might cry
@ratrikhan5060 5 жыл бұрын
2:30 my brain is stop working! ( i see dis scene 8 time cuz it’s so cute)
@GlamGoddess2002 6 жыл бұрын
wonderfull!
@tamarlove8579 5 жыл бұрын
That was good!!
@damarisb2169 6 жыл бұрын
so true.
@laura-mg4xt 5 жыл бұрын
did anyone noticed beautiful golden hour damn
@gupmitallaica681 5 жыл бұрын
THEY KISSED OMG! 😂😂😍❤
@newfriend5490 5 жыл бұрын
WHAT WHAT WHAT!!!! THATS IT....
@NapkinsX 7 жыл бұрын
awesome job I really like it the ending surprised me, also I have a short film with the same title aha
@poopdog1234ify 7 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@willlawson6031 6 жыл бұрын
2:53 *YA DUN GOOFED*
@kanyeeast1971 4 жыл бұрын
I just wrote a whole letter when I go back to school to give my ex best friend
@victoryusmc 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben! Can you give us a part two? I could tell the girl was going through something and didn't want to share it.
@52ndWizard 2 жыл бұрын
I literally just made a short last week that feels like a spirtual sibling to this one I just want our boys to find love 😭😭😭
@wendyreyes5786 5 жыл бұрын
0:56 my first thought "Way to go Richard" XD
@nadaekarun4447 4 жыл бұрын
We were friends, now are lovers 😌
@kimberlydelazerda8280 5 жыл бұрын
They were friends?!
@lisapurawinata6921 6 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@sabrinagabe9004 6 жыл бұрын
Heyy.. im spechless... i love it..
@tamarwilliams446 6 жыл бұрын
I don't get it.
@milliexx5778 5 жыл бұрын
Apple Blair sme
@JJJ-uo2xb 5 жыл бұрын
Apple Blair Neither did she. That's the point.
@swaggotea 5 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@littleunicorn5207 5 жыл бұрын
they are so cute together though
@thelittlepasty8360 7 жыл бұрын
My boy just messed up.
@maykalarowland24 4 жыл бұрын
My friend barraged me but I love her too much to leave her x